# Healey Beats Minogue in Governor's Race

> Maura Healey secures business community support ahead of gubernatorial election.
- Title: Healey Beats Minogue in Governor's Race · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Maura Healey secures business community support ahead of gubernatorial election. Maura Healey leads Mike Minogue by 23 points in polls with strong business…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/newsletters/healey-minogue-governors-race-power-play
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- Topics: maura healey, mike minogue, charlie baker, governor, boston, massachusetts, gubernatorial race, business community, campaign finance, polls, state government, news
## Business Community Focus
Maura Healey has cultivated strong business relationships with CEOs and leaders.
## Campaign Spending
Mike Minogue spent $17.3 million on his gubernatorial campaign.
## Polling Advantage
Healey leads Minogue by 23 points in recent polls.
## Business Support
Healey has been seen as business-friendly since her time as attorney general.
## Inaugural Address
Healey promised business community partnership in her 2023 inaugural address.
## Minogue's Campaign Struggles
Minogue's running mate left race after car crash and DUI charges.
## Job Growth
Massachusetts created 3,500 net new jobs since Healey took office.
## Abiomed Success
Minogue led Abiomed for 19 years before Johnson & Johnson bought it for $16.6 billion.
## Business Concerns
Business leaders worry about state economic competitiveness and unemployment insurance.
## BizGrow Central
New free coworking space for entrepreneurs of color opened in Boston.
## Policy Shift
Healey supports local control of liquor licenses for cities and towns.
## Rockland Trust Move
Rockland Trust relocating headquarters to new office in Rockland.
## Campaign Strategy
Healey has won over Charlie Baker supporters with business focus.
## Key takeaway

Maura Healey leads Mike Minogue by 23 points in polls with strong business backing after Minogue's campaign struggles.